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- 1. Bridgette Stone C H I L D L I F E S P E C I A L I S T C O N T A C T Kalamazoo, MI (269) 262-2468 Bridgette.M.Stone@wmich.edu P R O F E S S I O N A L P R O F I L E Eight years of progressive experience with children, youth, and families in wide range of settings. Knowledge of developmental theory for infants, toddlers, children, and youth. Skilled in assessing needs, offering therapeutic and developmental play, providing support and comfort, and building therapeutic rapport. E D U C A T I O N MASTER OF ART Family and Consumer Sciences, Child Life Concentration Western Michigan University 2015-2017 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Child and Family Development, Psychology Western Michigan University 2010-2014 C H I L D L I F E E X P E R I E N C E CHILD LIFE INTERN (Inpatient Surgery/Trauma & Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA | 08/2016 - 12-2016 o Provide developmentally-appropriate and therapeutic activities, games, and activities o Teach patients and families about hospital environments, procedures, and diagnoses o Provide comfort and support for patients, families, and siblings in distress o Participate in clinical skills labs and in-services CHILD LIFE VOLUNTEER (Inpatient) Bronson Children’s Hospital | Kalamazoo, MI | 01/2016 - 06/2016 o Engage pediatric patients in developmentally appropriate activities, crafts, and games o Sanitize and organize toys and activity rooms o Provide respite for caregivers BEREAVEMENT CAMP COUNSELOR STAR Bereavement Services | Marquette, MI | 08/2015 o Provide one-on-one grief support with pre-teen experiencing recent death in family o Teach and encourage proactive coping skills o Demonstrate memory making activities such as creative expression, journaling, and debriefing GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR Ryan’s Place | Goshen, IN | 08/2014 - 12/2014 o Organize grief support group for pre-teens and youth o Facilitate open discussion, memory making, and individual grief experiences CHILD LIFE PRACTICUM STUDENT (Outpatient Surgery) C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital | Ann Arbor, MI | 06/2014 - 08/2014 o Shadow and observe Certified Child Life Specialists in various settings o Assist in Sibling Program and implement programming to support siblings o Participate in Child Life -related exercises, discussions, symposiums, and events CHILD LIFE VOLUNTEER (Inpatient General Pediatrics & Emergency Department) Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | 08/2013 - 08/2014 o Engage pediatric patients in developmentally appropriate activities, crafts, and games o Sanitize and organize toys and activity rooms o Provide respite for caregivers YOUTH CONFLICT RESOLUTION SPECIALIST & YOUTH SUICIDE PREVENTION EDUCATOR Gryphon Place | Kalamazoo, MI | 08/2013 – 06/2014 o Supervise peer mediation between students between ages 8 to 14 in the school setting o Teach intervention skills and crisis management skills to students ages 11 to 18 o Encourage positive coping skills and efficient resources in crisis situations VOLUNTEER St. Jude Children’s Hospital | Memphis, TN | 03/2013 & 12/2013 o Assist staff in operation of the Holiday Store for patients and families o Provide activities and meals to long term pediatric patients and families
- 2. S K I L L S Therapeutic play Procedural preparation Procedural support Coping techniques Bereavement support Conflict resolution Mental health advocacy Child and family advocacy Case management R E F E R E N C E S References available upon request. O T H E R R E L E V A N T E X P E R I E N C E PHOTOGRAPHER AND BUSINESS OWNER Bridgette Stone Photography | Kalamazoo, MI | 07/2013 – Present o Wedding and portrait photographer in Southwest Michigan o Handle finances, scheduling, and website CAMP COUNSELOR Adventure Learning Center | Portage, MI | 06/2016 – 08/2016 o Provide recreational activities for children ages 5-12 o Supervise field trips and events BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT PARAPROFESSIONAL Mattawan Early Elementary School | Mattawan, MI | 01/2016 – 06/2016 o Provide behavioral support one-on-one with 2nd grade student o Assist in coping skills and recreational activities LEAD TODDLER TEACHER Kindercare | Mattawan, MI | 06/2015 – 12/2015 o Facilitate age-appropriate lessons for children 12- to 24-months o Supervise children during structured and child-driven activities o Assess children in growth and development o Educate families about children's development RECREATION SPECIALIST Gerald. R. Ford Job Corps | Grand Rapids, MI | 01/2015 – 06/2015 o Develop programming, i.e. stress management and Zumba, suitable for young adults ages 16-25 o Coordinate recreation student leadership program o Supervise areas of the recreation department; provide security CASE MANAGER Big Brothers Big Sisters | Niles, MI | 08/2014-12/2014 o Provide case management to peer group ages 8 to 18 o Facilitate math-based and relationship-based programming o Assist in marketing and advertising upcoming fundraisers and events COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING COACH Champion Force Cheerleading | Niles, MI | 03/2009 – 08/2014 o Instruct athletes ages 4 to 18 in basic cheerleading skills o Demonstrate positive reinforcement and good sportsmanship DAYCARE ASSISTANT Small World Learning Village | Kalamazoo, MI | 09/2012 – 07/2014 The Children’s Center | Niles MI | 06/2011 – 08/2012 Niles-Buchanan YMCA | Niles, MI | 03/2009 – 01/2011 o Assist head teacher in care-giving for children 6 months to 5 years BIBLE SCHOOL TEACHER Hope Community Church | Niles, MI | 07/2008 – 07/2013 o Teach Biblical lessons to children ages 3 to 5 in children's church and vacation Bible school. o Follow curriculum in preparation for activities and lessons TEACHER’S AID Howard-Ellis Elementary | Niles, MI | 09/2010 – 06/2011 Niles High School | Niles, MI | 09/2009 – 05/2010 o Assist fifth-grade teacher with classroom and secretarial duties o Teach lessons in reading and math o Tutor one-on-one with fifth grade students o Encourage proactive social skills and basic academics to preschoolers o Provide lessons in English to eighth graders